• Reduce risk of  Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke
• Lower Blood Pressure (BP)
• Lower Blood Sugar Levels (glucose)
• Reduce risk of Osteoporosis
• Reduce risk of Breast and Colon Cancer
• Reduce risk of Type II Diabetes (non-insulin dependent)
• Improve Mental Well-Being!

Ways to Fit Walking into A Busy Day

•  Park your car in the spot farthest from the entrance (to the store or work)  –  Or, even better, walk to the store or work!
• Choose the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Add a 10 minute “walking appointment” to your calendar each day (eg. lunch break, after dinner).
• Schedule business meetings as “walking meetings”  –  Go far a walk instead of sit in a conference room!

Reference

American Heart Association. (2014). Why Walking?http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/PhysicalActivity/Walking/Why-Walking_UCM_461770_Article.jsp Accessed on May 24, 2015.